On May 14, 2015, the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy conferred Doctor of Pharmacy degrees on 108 graduates in its annual commencement ceremony.

The College of Pharmacy student chapter of the National Community Pharmacists Association has received a prestigious Hawkeye Award for “Most Promising New Student Organization.

William Doucette, PhD, professor and head of the division of Health Services Research, was recently honored by the University of Iowa Research Foundation with a 2014 Inventor Award.

Dale Wurster was recognized last month with a Distinguished Alumni Award from Purdue University.

Deanna McDanel has been named among the nation’s best pharmacy preceptors. The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy recently announced the selection of eight individuals to their Master Preceptor Recognition Program. These pharmacy professionals exemplify dedication and commitment to excellence in experiential education and professional practice.

Ben Urick, a graduate student in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, was selected as a recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award by the University of Iowa.

The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy was among the recipients of $210,000 in scholarships and grants awarded by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation.

The University of Iowa’s Health Sciences Research Week was held April 21 and 22, 2015, with the theme "Applying Chemical Biology to Understand and Treat Human Disease."